PETALING JAYA: Will Pahang and Kedah not compete in the Malaysia Football League (M-League) next season? Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim seems to believe so. The Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) owner made the shocking revelation on Wednesday (March 13), stating that both clubs will not be participating in the league for the 2025-2026 season. He said this...
KUALA LUMPUR: Former national footballer Datuk Dollah Salleh has made history by becoming the first player to be elected as vice-president of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) for the 2025-2029 term. His victory comes as no surprise, given that his vast experience as a national football legend is seen as crucial in revitalising the national...
JOHOR BARU: A pair of senior office bearers of a sports association have been detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for alleged abuse of power and submitting false claims involving over RM1.3mil. According to a source, the two men, both in their 60s, were arrested at about 4pm on Wednesday (Feb 12) after giving their...
KUCHING: Sarawak welcomes private sector initiatives to support the development of sports, particularly among young people, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The state Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister said this could be done by organising events or making financial donations to sports associations. "We hope the private sector will play its part and assist...
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor state legislative assembly on Friday (July 5) unanimously approved an emergency motion condemning acts of extreme violence that endanger the lives and careers of athletes, particularly in football. The motion, tabled by Seri Serdang state assemblyman Abbas Salimmi Che Adzmi during the RS-1 Half Term Review (KSP RS-1) debate session, called for...
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged special consideration for the Youth and Sports Ministry, including additional allocations, to elevate the nation's sports industry. The Prime Minister, who is also Finance Minister, said despite current financial constraints, priority should be given to certain programmes related to the "Road to Gold" and "Podium Programme" initiatives leading...
PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Justin Hoh captured his first title of the year at the lower tier Slovenian Open on Sunday (May 19). Justin, who last won the Uganda International in February last year, defeated Indonesia's Prahdiska Bagas 19-21, 21-11, 21-15 in the final of the International Series event in Maribor. The 20-year-old looks to be...
PETALING JAYA: Four Malaysian youths from diverse backgrounds have been recognised for their achievements in Forbes’ 30 under 30 Asia list this year. The list recognised Asia’s top 300 trailblazers and entrepreneurs, including national player Sivasangari Subramaniam (pic), The Hive Southeast Asia principal Angel Low, animator Erica Eng, and Eat and Cook co-owner Lee Zhe Xi. There are...
Learn everything about Erik Spoelstra's ex-wife, Nikki Spoelstra and her relationship timeline with Erik. Stay updated with the latest news on Erik Spoelstra by following Pinkvilla Erik Spoelstra, also known as Coach Spo, currently leads the Miami Heat as the head coach in the NBA. Born on November 1, 1970, in Evanston, Illinois, he grew up...
PETALING JAYA: Lee Zii Jia has advanced to the Denmark Open's second round after beating Belgian Julien Carraggi in Odense on Wednesday (Oct 18) night. Zii Jia, the world No 11, dropped the first game before recovering to beat world No. 43 Carraggi 19-21, 21-15, 21-10 in a first round match that lasted 61 minutes. The Malaysian...
